Ionic Liquids Research Assistant: Synthesis & Analysis

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Research Assistant to synthesize, purify, and characterize specialty ionic liquids. The candidate should hold at least an Associate’s Degree and be a continuing student majoring in Chemistry or Biology.

The role involves hands‑on synthesis, purification, and analytical work in a collaborative lab environment. Responsibilities include performing NMR, Karl Fischer, DSC measurements, and data interpretation, with opportunities to present results at local and national

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; continuing student majoring in Chemistry or Biology.

Responsibilities

• Synthesis of functionalized imidazolium, pyrrolidinium and other specialty ionic liquids bearing sulfonylimide and other anions.
• Purification of ionic liquids using standard organic procedures.
• Structure confirmation of ionic liquids using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy.
• Water content determination of ionic liquids using Karl Fischer Titration.
• Measurement of temperature dependent viscosity and conductivity of ionic liquids.
• Measurement of density.
• Measurement of thermal profiles using Differential Scanning Calorimetry.
• Maintaining a laboratory notebook with records of all procedures, observations and results.
• Compiling data and delivering oral and poster presentations at local and national scientific meetings.
• Write up of all experimental procedures, results and analyses for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

NMR Spectroscopy

Karl Fischer Titration

Differential Scanning Calorimetry

Viscosity & Conductivity Measurements

Job description

Rutgers University is seeking a Research Assistant to synthesize, purify, and characterize specialty ionic liquids. The candidate should hold at least an Associate’s Degree and be a continuing student majoring in Chemistry or Biology.

The role involves hands‑on synthesis, purification, and analytical work in a collaborative lab environment. Responsibilities include performing NMR, Karl Fischer, DSC measurements, and data interpretation, with opportunities to present results at local and national